Come and Get It
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Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionContemporary
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Education•
Race•
LGBTQ+•
Education2024
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid follows visiting professor Agatha Paul, resident assistant Millie Cousins, and transfer student Kennedy Washburn at the University of Arkansas. Agatha hires Millie to eavesdrop on wealthy students, while Kennedy struggles to fit in and study under Agatha. As secrets unravel, their lives intersect, exploring themes of adulthood, community, and boundaries. The book includes allusions to racist behavior, depictions of a relationship with an imbalanced power dynamic, depression, thoughts of self-harm and suicidal ideation, and accidental animal death.
Humorous
Challenging
Emotional
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Come and Get It by Kiley Reid offers a sharp, witty exploration of complex social dynamics and modern relationships. Praised for its engaging prose and nuanced characters, the novel adeptly tackles issues of race, class, and privilege. Some reviewers noted pacing issues and felt certain plot elements were underdeveloped. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read. Reid, Kiley. Come and Get It.
Who Should Read Come and Get It?
A reader who enjoyed Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, or Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, would likely appreciate Come and Get It. Ideal for those interested in contemporary social issues, complex characters, and sharp, witty narrative styles. Great for fans of engaging, thought-provoking fiction.
50,189 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
A junior student who transfers to the University of Arkansas and grapples with her past experiences and present interactions with her suitemates, driven by her aspirations in writing and connective relationships.
A journalist with two published books, present in a transitional phase of her life in Fayetteville, engaging in a significant relationship while navigating her professional ambitions and creative projects.
400
Novel • Fiction
•
Modern Classic FictionContemporary
•
Education•
Race•
LGBTQ+•
Education2024
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Adult
18+ years
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